WAEC Government Past Questions & Answers - Page 16

76.

One of the merits of indirect Rule system was that it

A.

did not tax the people much

B.

allowed educated Africans to participate in government

C.

further trained traditional rulers in native administration

D.

encouraged democratic principles

E.

brought about even development

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

77.

The nationalist were not impressed with the constitutional development in Nigeria between 1919 and 1946 because

A.

the elective principle was limited in many respect

B.

Lugard was high-handed

C.

the legislative council was dominated by the chiefs

D.

Governor Clifford was not given a free hand

E.

the Governor maltreated the chiefs

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

78.

Whose resignation led to the disintegration of Nigeria Youth Movement in 1941?

A.

Ernest Okoli

B.

Samuel Akinsanya

C.

Herbert Macaulay

D.

Nnamdi Azikiwe

E.

Adeyemo Alakija

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

79.

A major feature of the constitutions in the British West African colonies in the 1920s was the

A.

introduction of the elective principle

B.

removeal of colonial governors by the legislative councils

C.

introduction of Universal Adult Suffrage

D.

abolition of local government

E.

introduction of Council of Chiefs

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

80.

Indirect Rule means

A.

a system of local administration that makes use of Chiefs

B.

rule by traditional rulers in council

C.

rule by government officials

D.

a system of government by a few people

E.

a system of government common to all West African colonies

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.